Title: God’s Little Lambs Bible Stories
Author: Julie Stiegemeyer
Illustrator: Qin Leng
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publication Date: September 27, 2016
Genre/Format: NonFiction/Bible Stories
Age Range: 3-7
Synopsis:
Bible Stories for God’s Little Lambs is a storybook Bible written just for little ones. With a padded cover and simple, accessible text by Julie Stiegemeyer, children will learn about God’s love through stories such as Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Big Fish, and Jesus Welcomes the Children. With soft brushstrokes and warm colors, Qin Leng provides illustrations readers will love to cuddle up with at bedtime or any time of the day.
About the Illustrator – Qin Leng
As a child, Qin Leng spent her days watching her dad paint. This stuck with her and she has loved art ever since. Throughout her career, Qin has illustrated pictures books, magazines, and covers for young readers with publishers around the world. Her books have been nominated for awards such as the prestigious Governor General Literary Award 2014, and she recently received the APALA 2015 Award for best picture book.
My Thoughts:
God’s Little Lambs Bible Stories is recommended for ages 3-8 and has a total of 35 stories all together. These stories are broken down by the Old Testament (17 stories) and the New Testament (18 stories).
The stories are short and written in a way that is a little different than the traditional Bible stories, but are perfect for grabbing the little ones attention.
At the start of each story are Bible verse recommendations to go along with the Bible story and at the end of each story you’ll find a prayer that your child can say along with you or repeat.
All in all both of my boys (ages 5 & 9) have enjoyed reading these stories together. We haven’t quit completed the book yet, but we are pretty close.
God’s Little Lambs Bible Stories can be found at your local book retailer or online at stores like Zondervan.